At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair underground light vehicles while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Redpath, a leading global underground mining contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, work-life balance, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Stable long-term role with clear career progression and great employee rewards.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Must have trade qualification as a Light Vehicle Mechanic and underground experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Underground LV Fitter | Federation Mine | Redpath Mining
Full‑Time, Permanent | Roster 2/2 | FIFO & DIDO Options Available
The Redpath Effect
Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe. With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpath's dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimise safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees – the heart of our company’s success.
Job Description Role Overview
Redpath is seeking experienced Underground Light Vehicle (LV) Fitters to support maintenance activities at the Federation Mine. This role is suited to tradespeople with strong underground experience who are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity on a major development project.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, servicing, and repairs on underground light vehicles
- Diagnose faults and carry out breakdown repairs in a timely manner
- Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Complete pre‑start checks, service sheets, and maintenance reports
- Ensure all work is completed in line with site and statutory requirements
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard
- Identify and report hazards, defects, and improvement opportunities
- Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams
Qualifications About You
- Trade qualification as a Light Vehicle Mechanic (essential)
- Experience maintaining light vehicles in an underground mining environment
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Valid manual driver’s licence
- Commitment to safety and compliance with site procedures
- Ability to work rotating rosters (2/2, days and nights)
Why Join Redpath
- Redpath offers a stable, long‑term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
- Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
- Even time roster supporting work‑life balance
- Ongoing training and OEM‑accredited development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
- Redzone Rewards Programme offering discounts and cashback
- Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)
LV Fitter employer: Redpath Mining
Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork in the challenging underground mining environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members can advance their careers while enjoying the benefits of a 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth, which allows for a balanced work-life schedule.
